Hearing Screening

As we get older not only does our sight deteriorate but also our hearing. With this in mind Eyecare Oncall have developed a hearing screening service.

The first and most important examination is to check inside the ear canals for a build up of wax. Earwax is a common problem and can sometimes mean the difference between hearing something or not. If the ear canals are clear of wax then we will test the resident’s level of hearing using an audiometer. This will detect if the patient meets the expected thresholds for normal hearing levels or whether they are falling short. We are not suppliers of hearing aids but if the patient is found to be struggling with hearing and would like a hearing aid device then a referral via a GP can be carried out to be seen by an Audiologist.

Hearing is a major sensory faculty alongside eyesight and we almost take it for granted and may fail to notice a gradual deterioration. This can significantly affect our level of communication with friends, family and those around us, ultimately our quality of life. So why not take advantage of our screening programme to help prevent this.